Blog Lists | STAMMA

The feedback from my last article was amazing

In January, Richard's article for this site got such a great response that he decided to write this follow up on the feedback. He also talks about getting on in lockdown and the possibility of Joe Biden becoming President.

My Story — 23.07.20

Let's talk about health

Registered Nurse Ben talks about his stammer, changing career, links between sexual health and stammering, and why it is important now more than ever to talk about your health.

Opinion — 04.06.20

Claims of cures should be investigated

BJ Hill shares his frustrations around public attitudes, barriers to finding a job and starting relationships, and programmes claiming to cure stammering.

My Story — 18.05.20

Through online stammering communities I found freedom

Phyllis thought she'd have to go through life being the only person she knew who stammered. That was until she came across our Facebook support group. Read about her journey to self-acceptance and belonging.

Work & Job Hunting — 13.05.20

Was I turned down for a job because I stammer?

Despite gaining a post-graduate degree, Baffour Agyei has found getting a job difficult. Here he expresses his frustration.

Work & Job Hunting — 20.04.20

Working from home has pushed me out of my comfort zone

Claire Norman has never felt comfortable using the telephone at work, instead favouring face-to-face communication. Here she writes about coping with having to make more calls now she's working from home and how it's affecting her mental health.